Tweets, sold out event! + pictures, writing session, more UVU updates, Kari, & more!

First off, David's tweets!

Click the tweet above to watch the Aladdin video David tweeted!








Event tweets!


Firstly, the Layton, Utah event for September is SOLD OUT!

Sold out and not to mention in nearly a half hour! WOW! Incredible!




Also, two more events coming in Idaho?

No news on David's site yet as to whether or not these are confirmed, (seems likely, as they are posted on David's booking agency page) but keep checking back HERE on David's site.








New interview from David's performance at RootsTech!

Click the tweet above to listen to the interview!







Meet the Mormons will be premiering in Chile! Thanks to FOD for finding this!

Wow! What a lovely surprise! Hope we will get the full version when the movie hits theaters.

A few new close up videos from the UVU event have surfaced!

Also, a write up on David's speech at the UVU College! Go HERE to check it out.

 

Wow!



Plus a couple more photos from the event!

Go HERE to check out more! Gorgeous photo!

Lastly, randomness!

A few pictures!

Cute! Click the top photo for a larger version.

'13 Stars who are extremely religious;' David is #4!

Click the image to head over to their site and read the small write up!

Yahoo Music's Lyndsey Parker was talking about Idol and mentioned David! Can't embed the video, so go HERE to check it out. David is mentioned around the 6:37 mark.






Also, Kari was talking to some fans!

Interesting. A leak of the video has been spread around the fandom, but we will not post it until it is officially released.

Lastly, David had a writing session! Plus, anyone remember this?

Can't wait to hear this new music!

I was going through Kari's tweets & I was reminded of the content we were supposed to get from the 'Rising Start Outreach' performance with Lexi:

Hmm... Hopefully something will still come of this!

'Angels from the Realms of Glory' free download! + Christmas music, mentions, tweets, tbt & some randomness!

Let's start off the post with David's most recent tweet, of course!

Now, onto some music!

Download 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' for FREE!

Absolutely beautiful!

Click the image above to download your copy! Music video will be posted tomorrow!

Next on tonight's list, some random Christmas and non Christmas related mentions!

Firstly, Billboard posted about David's performance of 'Do You Hear What I Hear'!

Secondly, 'Joy to the World' from MoTab was listed as #10 on 'Top 10 Christmas carols'!

And finally, an article was posted regarding the Pro Bowl and they mentioned David's performance from 2009!

Click on all the links to head over to the articles!

On another note, David's hairstylist from the Nandito Ako days shared a few photos!

Go HERE for the source. 

And, lastly, some randomness to finalize this post! 

First, some fun trivia!

Go HERE to see the answers! Fun! Thanks to The Voice for posting.

Plus, what the random!?

Awesomeage!

We'll be back tomorrow to post the music video for 'Angels from the Realms of Glory'!

New vlog, tweets, Armed Forces Entertainment + more!

To start off, here are David's most recent tweets!

Plus a video blog!

Next, Kari is in Costa Rica with David! 

Hmmm...

Looks like a music video! Can't wait to find out!

On another note, David will be performing for the Armed Forces: 'An Evening of Music, Comedy and Motivational Theater'

Click on the image to read the article. Plus, go HERE for additional information! Also, songs David will be performing! 

Also, David was seen out and about before his trip to Costa Rica!

To finalize this post, an article from David's chat + David's in an MSN article:

Click the images to read the articles!

BEGIN. buzz!

Click the logo's to check out the articles!

Also, look who's on the top of Disney Dreaming!

David's featured in MYX magazine!

@lorms:

MYX magazine features @DavidArchie w/ comments on Nandito Ako's trending worldwide

One of @DavidArchie 's memorable scenes on #NanditoAko was when he was goofing around with @jascurtissmith :)

Nandito Ako buzz!

Nandito Ako buzz throughout the week!

PEP.ph:

David Archuleta charms his ways into viewers' hearts via TV5's Nandito Ako

TV5's Nandito Ako is one of those rare shows that live up to its hype. It's really quite good.

Nandito Ako stars international recording artist David Archuleta in his first acting role. He plays Josh Bradley, a teen singer from the United States who was born in the Philippines.

Growing up in the United States, Josh Bradley dreams of the day he can come back to the Philippines to find his missing mother. And on the day his international tour sends him to the country, he wastes no time to look for his mom, and a lost young love.

Nandito Ako is directed by Mac Alejandre, and also stars Jasmine Curtis Smith, Eula Caballero, Gelli de Belen, G Toengi, Ana Capri, Aiko Melendez, David Bianco, Joseph Bitangcol, and Alwyn Uytingco.

Hype surrounded David Archuleta's decision to stay in the Philippines for more than a month to tape a local TV series. An alumnus of American Idol Season 7, David is best known to be a singer, and not an actor. Thus, TV5's decision to rely on David's untested acting skills looked like tough gamble.

But the good news is TV5 played its cards right in getting David, because as it turns out, David is not just a good singer, but a good actor too.

David's inherent charm also dominates the show. The kid has a good heart, and it shows. The show has its share of serious themes, sure, but you can't help but smile whenever David is onscreen.

It also helps that David's co-actors give good performances, particularly the two lead actresses. Jasmine Curtis Smith, playing a teenage girl mired in poverty, manages to carry a strong persona, even though most of her scenes should keep her in grief. Eula Caballero, a TV5 homegrown talent, is also growing up to be a good actress herself.

Another notable performance comes from Gelli de Belen, who plays Jasmine's mother.

But the best thing about Nandito Ako is that its story is a stroke of genius. It mirrors David's real life, taking advantage of a fan's fantasy--what if the idol is just like them? It also mixes David Archuleta with the Josh Bradley character, thereby giving the fictional character the authenticity it needs.

Right now, Nandito Ako is not making a big dent in the ratings game, and that's a shame, because it is quite good, and a must-see. David's charms and mere presence make it so.

Mindful Of Music:

David Archuleta makes acting debut in Nandito Ako

Last night during its premiere on the Philippine channel TV5, David Archuleta made his acting debut in the new mini series Nandito Ako. David stars as international singing sensation Josh Bradley, who was separated from his mother at a young age and taken to the United States. Years later, returns to the Philippines to find his mother. Josh encounters two young girls, played by Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero, who eventually start a dramatic love triangle in between Josh's quest to find his mom.


David took to twitter this morning to anxiously announce the premiere. "Wow, 1st episode of Nandito Ako premieres in about 10 minutes!!!! I am nervous lol. Hope you guys enjoy!!!" he tweeted. 'Nandito Ako' became a worldwide trending topic on twitter during the premiere.

Congrats to David on his acting debut! You can watch the premiere episode HERE. Nandito Ako airs Monday-Friday at 9pm on TV5, for the next 5 weeks!

The Soap Bubble:

Nandito Ako succeeds in premiere week

International soap opera Nandito Ako premiered this past Monday on TV5, with ultimate success in its first week.

The half-hour soap stars singer David Archuleta as Josh Bradley, an international popstar who was born in the Philippines and separated from his mother at a young age and moved to the USA. Josh, now 22, returns to the country to find his mother. Along the way, he meets Anya and Holly, played by Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero, two girls who he falls for, creating a dramatic love triangle between the three.

People all over the world have tuned in this past week to watch the premiere and David Archuleta’s acting debut, even trending Nandito Ako on twitter worldwide during every episode.

You can catch Nandito Ako on TV5 (or HERE) at 9pm MNL Monday-Friday, for the next 5 weeks!

MJ's Big Blog:

David Archuleta – Nandito Ako Premieres

David Archuleta’s Filipino mini-series, Nandito Ako, premiered on TV in the Philippines yesterday.

Check out this clip from the show. David sings as Holly, played by Eula Caballero dreams about David’s character, Josh Bradley.

So much DELICIOUS CHEESE!

Nandito Ako will run every day on TV5 for the next 5 weeks.

Articles from Philippine Entertainment Portal & The Manila Bulletin!

PEP:

David Archuleta on his foray into acting: "I'm still not a professional actor but I think I've learned a lot from everything."

It was not the fireworks show but American Idol sensation David Archuleta who became the main attraction at the Pyropalooza kick-off last Saturday, February 11, at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Couples were entertained and fangirls swooned over David's performance of two OPM songs—his rendition of Ogie Alcasid's "Nandito Ako" and Southborder's "Wherever You Are"—plus his original song, "Something 'Bout Love."

Before the show, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) had a one-on-one interview with the American Idol Season 7 finalist and Nandito Ako star.

David is scheduled to leave the country after this week, shortly before the airing of his short drama series on TV5, Nandito Ako on February 20.

What does the 21-year-old singer plan to do in the meantime, espcially on Valentine's day?

"I think we have a photo shoot that we have to do," was David's short reply when asked what he will be doing on V-day.

NEW ALBUM. In a few months, David will be on hiatus from his singing career for two years. He will be going on a mission for their church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (CLICK HERE to read related article.)

But in the meantime, he will be recording an album once he gets back to the States. What do his music fans expect from this album?

"The album I think it will be mostly... I don't know if it will be original music because I take a long time to write and work on original music.

"So I think what I'm gonna do is kind of like... we're doing the OPM album right now while we're here this week and it's just emotional songs that people know and connect to.

"And I think I'm gonna do something similar back in the States. Songs that people can relate with back at home."

David is not discounting the possibility of making original songs if his time would permit it.

He added, "But also, some other projects as well that are original music.

"But it's just a matter of how much we can get done while we're at home. It's just a matter of how well everything is set-up."

HIS MISSION. David is not disclosing where he will be carrying out his mission anytime soon.

"I'm just going to one place. I'm not saying yet.

"I'm trying to keep it just low-key so we can be focused on the right things.

"'Cause even though fans do want to know and people are curious... I think it's just out of the courtesy...

"Just to be courteous of the work I want to focus on... also to the people I want to try and focus on, as well.

"So that there aren't any distractions while I'm trying to focus on one thing."

Manila Bulletin:

David Archuleta Endorses PHL Clothing Brand

MANILA, Philippines – “American Idol” Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta remains a busy bee in his remaining days in the country, shooting for the popular clothing brand Bench, which he now endorses.

The 21-year-old singer happily tweeted, “Having fun at the @benchtm photoshoot! Good times with the Bench family haha,” on Feb. 13.

Several minutes before David tweeted, the clothing brand’s proprietor, Ben Chan, posted a teaser also via Twitter—a close-up photo believed to be of the young star, covering his eyes with his left hand, smiling broadly.

“@BCbench Guess who's the next @benchtm endorser ? ?@benchtm instagr.am/p/G79nu2DMn_/,” Ben tweeted.

He later on posted a behind-the-scenes photo of David.

“David in between takes of photo shoot for @benchtm and FIX Hair products. Welcome to the BENCH family,” the businessman said.

Speculations brewed that the Utah native will endorse Bench after he was seen at a dinner party tendered on Feb. 10 for the brand’s recently launched endorser, “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale. The two even exchanged tweets after their meeting.

“Ok so I met one of the most adorable people ever w/ the most incredible voice @davidarchie seriously...what a talent,” Lucy posted on Feb. 10.

To which David responded, “@lucyyhale Haha, thanks Lucy. Good to see you here. Hope you have a great stay in the Philippines!”

According to Ben, David will be officially launched as endorser on Feb. 17.

David and Lucy join the league of Bench's international endorsers such as Taiwanese singer-actor Jerry Yan, "Vampire Diaries" star Michael Trevino, and Fil-Am singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

With his several visits to the country in the past, as well as shooting for the TV5 series “Nandito Ako” and recording for his OPM album “Forevermore,” David apparently has grown more comfortable being in the Philippines. In a recent interview with Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the media, he enthused, “The whole Philippines has captured my heart.”

After his commitments here and abroad, David will embark on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, putting his music career on the back seat.

“So many people say—and for me too—music is one way of serving a mission. But it's not the same thing… Those missionaries changed my mom’s life and changed my life, the way I grew up, the way I was raised, and what is important to me. They've sacrificed so much, they leave their families... and everything that's comfortable and easy and convenient to them to become closer with God and to be closer with other people. Learn how to love the hard way... that's what I feel would be very great to have in my life,” he related.